15 things to do at the Grey Cup Festival this Thursday, November 21
The party really gets going this Thursday, November 21, with team parties kicking off, ticketed events starting, and much more at the Grey Cup Festival.
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Nissan Titan Street Festival
What: The Stampede Park will be ground zero for Grey Cup celebrations all week long, with plenty of exciting experiences, entertainment, and adult beverages available.
When: November 20 to November 23
Time: Wednesday: 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 9:30 am to 9:30 pm
Where: Stampede Park
Admission: Free
Jiffy Lube Tube Slide
What: Check out a FREE tube slide at the Nissan Titan Street Festival from Wednesday to Saturday, with three lanes of high-speed fun down a 169-foot-long slope.
When: November 20 to November 23
Time: Wednesday: 6:30 to 9:30 pm; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 9:30 am to 9:30 pm
Where: Stampede Park
Admission: Free
ATCO Stratosphere
What: Walk into a 60-foot-high dome with 360-degree video projection — that’s 7x larger than an IMAX screen.
When: November 20 to November 23
Time: Wednesday: 6:30 to 9:30 pm; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Where: Stampede Park
Admission: Free
Grey Cup Merchandise Store
What: Pick up your official Grey Cup merch at the BMO Centre at any point throughout the festivities to make sure you’ve got a souvenir to take home!
When: November 20 to November 23
Time: Wednesday: 6:30 to 9:30 pm; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 9:30 am to 9:30 pm
Where: 20 Roundup Way
Admission: Free — unless you buy something
Grey Cup Food Hall
What: Grab a bite to eat while enjoying the festivities by heading over to the lower level of the Big Four Roadhouse.
When: November 20 to November 23
Time: Wednesday: 6:30 to 9:30 pm; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 11:00 am to 9:30 pm
Where: Hall A, BMO Centre
Admission: Free
Indoor Family Zone
What: Bring the kids over to Hall A for 50,000 sq. ft. of family friendly fun, including a toddler area, a mini turf, an obstacle course, and much more.
When: November 20 to November 23
Time: Wednesday: 6:30 to 9:30 pm; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 9:30 am to 9:30 pm
Where: Big Four Roadhouse
Admission: Free
United Rentals Grey Cup Festival 50/50 Program
What: Don’t forget to snag some 50/50 tickets for the chance to win big and support the Stampeders Foundation.
When: November 20 to 23
Time: 6 to 11:59 pm
Grey Cup Festival Fireworks presented by CN
What: End the night off with a literal bang with a spectacular fireworks display at 9 pm each night of the festival!
When: November 20 to 23
Time: 9 pm
Where: Lot 3, Stampede Park
Admission: Free
Breakfast with the Guys
What: CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie, Flames VP Gord Norrie, pro football player Keon Raymond, and former Edmonton Wildcat Zach Chomchuk will talk about making a change to tackle domestic violence.
When: Thursday, November 21
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Where: Big Four Roadhouse
Admission: $150, available online
TD Outdoor Stage
What: Check out an exciting lineup of live music all throughout the day at the TD Outdoor Stage.
When: Thursday, November 21
Time: 9:30 am – High Steppin’ Daddy
Noon – The Heebee-jeebees
2:30 pm – Blake Reid Band
6:30 pm – Mariya Stokes
8 pm – Jocelyn Alice
Where: Lot 3 Stampede Park
Admission: Free
Pancake Breakfast
What: Grab yourself some fluffy (and free) pancakes to start the day off on the right foot.
When: November 21 to November 23
Time: 9:30 to 11:30 am
Where: Lot 3 TD Outdoor Stage
Cost: Free
Spirit of Edmonton Team Party
What: Join your fellow Edmontonians for live music, CFL Cheer teams, and much more for this fantastic fan party.
When: Thursday, November 21
Time: 4 pm to 1 am
Where: Hall C BMO Centre
Admission: $10 at the door
Atlantic Schooners Team Party
What: This Atlantic-themed party will feature a Schooner jersey auction, Celtic rock bands, and plenty of screech to go around
When: Thursday, November 21
Time: 4 pm to midnight
Where: Hall D BMO Centre
Admission: $10
Shaw CFL Awards
What: The Saddledome will play host to the official CFL awards, recognizing some of the best players in the game — on and off the field.
When: Thursday, November 21
Time: 6 to 9:30 pm
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
Admission: $105
Stamps House Team Party
What: This is the official Grey Cup party of the Calgary Stampeders, and it will be running from Thursday to Saturday.
When: Thursday, November 21
Time: 7 pm to 2 am
Where: Hall B BMO Centre
Admission: $10